The sudden news elicited varied reactions from several deputy leaders of the municipal government. Among them, Wang Dongju was the most indifferent, being a deputy and a member of the Democratic Factions, she always refrained from getting involved in the affairs of the Municipal Party Committee.
Soon after, Wang Dongju smiled and said, "Mayor Nie, I will leave first."
After Wang Dongju left, Hu Jiawang and Wang Jianhua also stated their intention to leave.
Meanwhile, Liu Gaohua and Deng Yihui accompanied Nie Zhenbang into the mayor's office. After his secretary Li Jupeng poured a cup of tea for Liu Gaohua and Deng Yihui, he tactfully stepped aside.
